Swelling/puffiness won't go away. Could this be permanent?

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I got restylane injected in my nasolobial folds two weeks ago. The swelling and soreness is gone from where the restylane itself is but there is an area of puffiness near it that I'm guessing is where it was injected. It's not red or sore and the bruising is almost completely gone. It doesn't seem to be going down any at all. It's not major swelling. No one else has noticed but I notice. Especially in certain lighting. Could this be permanent?

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This could be residual swelling that will go away in a few more days, or excess Restylane. If it’s excess Restylane, a little bit of hyaluronidase will help get rid of it. Either way, it’s not permanent!

Suzanne Kilmer, MD · Answer

It’s likely some Restylane and
it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Wait another few weeks and if you are
still unhappy go back and see the doctor that placed the restylane as he or she
can fix it.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and sorry that you are having this concern. As Dr. Rueckl has noted, there may be some ridging that may be present that may not go away at this point.  You need to go back to your provider and see what is going on with this area, and see what may be done to correct the problem. We always recommend that you see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon – to assure that you are getting the best care and the best injections for you.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It sounds like the product may be ridging. While this is less common with Restylane than with a filler like Juvederm, it can still sometimes appear and even have a bit of Tyndall effect with it. At this point it probably won't change or go down. You should not try to manipulate it yourself because that's not going to help, but you should make an appointment with your injector to be seen. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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